2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GP08 PJX
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 106,696 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GP08 PJX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
- 106,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP08 PJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (GP08 PJX) between June 2011 and October 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
GP08 PJX Mileage History
- 20/06/201128,771 mi
- 02/07/201239,609 mi+10,838 mi
- 28/06/201349,384 mi+9,775 mi
- 28/06/201349,384 mi
- 21/01/201560,850 mi+11,466 mi
- 30/12/201667,886 mi+7,036 mi
- 15/12/201774,089 mi+6,203 mi
- 02/01/201975,103 mi+1,014 mi
- 22/10/202088,798 mi+13,695 mi
- 08/10/202196,165 mi+7,367 mi
- 08/10/202196,165 mi
- 07/10/2022106,696 mi+10,531 mi
Average of roughly 6,897 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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